The Latin Files / Tribute To Mexico & Venezuela

 

MEXICO

 

 

EPILOGO/EPILOGUE

Directed by Carlos Correa Reynoso, Mexico, 2009, 16:00 minutes, Narrative

When the routine Manuel has followed for years is interrupted, he has to go out into an unknown world and try to adapt.  A heart-breaking meditation on the meaning of life. Spanish with English subtitles.

 

CORAZON DE PERRO/PERRO’S HEART

Directed by Ismael Nava AlejosMexico, Mexico, 2010, 11:00 minutes, Narrative

Silvano is an alcoholic in his thirties, and a Taibele is a young prostitute.  One day, when their paths cross, they discover that life has other flavours.  But ambition, a gun and an opportunity prove to be a violent combination. Spanish with English subtitles.

 

LOS DIAS EN VERANO/SUMMER DAYS ARE LONGER

Directed by Aina Calleja, Mexico, 2010, 10:00 minutes, Narrative

Carmen and Jorge are married with two children.  A visit to the pool, a ride in the car, a heated argument, reveal that they need silence to keep them together.

Spanish with English subtitles.

 

LA MINA DE ORO/THE GOLDEN MINE

Directed by Jacques Bonnavent, Mexico, 2010, 11:00 minutes, Narrative

At fifty something, Betina finds love over the Internet.  She leaves her monotonous life behind to go meet her virtual fiancé on the other side of the country.

Spanish with English Subtitles

 

IVAN

 

Directed by Marcos Villaseñor, Mexico/UK, 2011, 2:52 Minutes, Music Video

When singer Leika Mochan starts preparing a soup, the kitchen comes alive, setting the stage for adventure and romance between a Carrot and her suitors, a pair of Cucumbers. Music video for the song ‘Ivan’, from the album ‘Kaleidojismos’.  Spanish.

 

VENEZUELA

 

CARACOLES Y CASCABELES

Directed by Gustavo Rondón Córdova, Venezuela 2010, 14:00 minutes, Narrative

Ramiro is a strong fisherman, who wants to teach his daily work to his eight-years old son, Jonah.  Jonah has started behaving in an odd way and rather than help, is more interested in collecting shells on the beach. Ramiro discovers the reason for this behavior and makes Jonah confront his own fears.  Spanish with English Subtitles.

 

CEONTRÕPETA/CYCLE

Directed by Alex Mendez, Venezuela, 2011, 7:08 minutes, Narrative
Through a downpour in the middle of the night a couple travels a deserted highway. Unexpectedly, the headlights of their car illuminate what appears to be a crime scene: a man is dragging a body on the asphalt. Centripetal is a story full of fear and bad decisions and the only way forward is to start all over again. Spanish with English subtitles.

 

LA SOJA

Directed by Gabriel Eduardo Lacruz Salas, Venezuela, 2011, 17 minutes, Narrative

In the highlands of Venezuela, a pregnant Mercedes, fed up with her drunken husband, decides to take her two kids and hit the dusty road to freedom.

Spanish with English Subtitles.

 

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